Mitosis/Meiosis Review

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What happens during the G1 stage of the cell cycle?

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The cell grows, matures, and carries on normal activities.

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During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

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S phase.

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What stage of the cell cycle accounts for 95% of a cell's life cycle?

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Interphase.

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Put the following stages of the cell cycle in order: G2, S, G1, M.

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G1, S, G2, M.

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What occurs during Interphase?

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Cells undergo a round of DNA replication, forming duplicate chromosomes.

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two genetically identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four genetically diverse gametes.

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What are the main phases of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.